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COpernicus Applications and services for Low impact agriculture in Australia. Our COALA Project on CORDIS Europa.eu

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Satellite monitoring tools key to sustainable agriculture Using satellite data to deliver real-time crop monitoring can help achieve more cost-efficient and sustainable agriculture, and open up potential new commercial opportunities. Read the article here Thanks to CORDIS Read more…

COALA Project - Smart Irrigation - Australia

Smart Irrigation: Revolutionizing Farming with Satellite Observations

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Premise: In this post we imagined a conversation between three farmers: Cameron Taylor, Rodney Pohlner and Gavin Del Broi. The conversation is the fruit of our imagination but the contents are taken from three interviews with three farmers. The interviews were carried out in different places and times. Here’s what came of it. In the…

COALA, AGRISAT and UoM team discuss products with Australian Farmers

The Future of Farming: Combining Local Knowledge and Precision Agriculture

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Precision agriculture is a rapidly evolving industry that requires constant innovation to meet growing market demands. AgTech companies like COALA partner AGRISAT are leading change as advancements in remote sensing technology, and data analysis have allowed for more precise and efficient farming practices. Although these organisations are adept at communicating online, there is no better…

Dr Rebecca Cross

Stakeholder Engagement; In Conversation with Dr Rebecca Cross

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The success of any international project relies on the strength of its stakeholder engagement. So how do you engage stakeholders, across several countries and time zones while connecting the needs of a farmer in regional Australia with European space technology? This is exactly what Dr Rebecca Cross, a researcher from the University of Sydney, specialises…

Dr D'Urso completing fieldwork for the COALA project in Australia

Applications for AgTech; In Conversation with Dr Guido D’Urso

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Dr Guido D’Urso starts each day with a cup of Italian coffee as he reads his emails. Working on an international project, Dr D’Urso corresponds with his Australian colleagues in the morning, his European colleagues during the day, and his American peers in the evening. Guiding PhD students, coordinating postgraduate courses, and managing an international…

Dr De Michele presents work on the COALA project at a conference in Adelaide

AgTech and Ariespace; In Conversation with Dr Carlo De Michele

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Carlo De Michele is a very early riser, so arranging a conversation across the globe is no issue for him. Between making breakfast, the school run and zipping to work at Ariespace, on his motorbike, Dr De Michele finds the time to speak with us about creating and managing an international AgTech project. “My name…

Francesco Vuolo on a trip to Australia

Big Data for Agriculture; In Conversation with Francesco Vuolo

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Far from the dirt roads and flat landscapes of Australian farmland, Dr Francesco Vuolo calls me from the idyllic mountainous background of Austria. Dr Vuolo speaks with me about the big data for agriculture that COALA uses for its projects, drawing from a wealth of experience working with satellite data.  Based at the University of…

Agricultural Technology. Anthony Rudd, a well known agronomist interviewed by COALA

Agricultural Technology in Australia; In conversation with Anthony Rudd

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COALA prides itself on its connection with on-the-ground experts, and Anthony Rudd is a perfect example of this role. We spoke with Rudd about agricultural technology (AgTech) in Australia and how Aussie growers use this agricultural data. When Rudd speaks, you can tell he lives and breathes Australian agriculture. Rudd is the managing director of…

Communication and Legacy with Dr Bonnie Tecce

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Continuing our conversation with Dr Bonnie Teece, we discussed how she took her growing knowledge of science communication and applied it to the multifaceted COALA dissemination and communication strategy. We also discuss the concept and importance of legacy for the longevity of the COALA project. Once Teece began to master her skills as a science…

The art of science communication; in conversation with Dr Bonnie Tecce

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Communicating COALA’s products and achievements is an integral part of the COALA business model. We sat down for a conversation with Dr Bonnie Teece to discuss the art of science communication. Teece is responsible for ensuring the COALA work is communicated across all platforms, and as far as science communication goes, Teece is an expert….